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A growing seedling is kept in the dark room. A burning candle is placed near it for a few days. The tip part of the seedling bends towards the burning candle. This is an example of

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Thigmotropism
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Chemotropism
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Geotropism
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Phototropism
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Solution

The correct option is D Phototropism
Phototropism is the phenomenon by which the plant bends in the direction of light. Light is required by the plants to stimulate energy production by the process of photosynthesis.

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